The term Biomimicry— the study of nature’s models and then imitates or takes inspiration from these designs and processes to solve human problems”. was popularized by scientist and author Janine Benyus in her book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Biomimicry is defined in the book as a “new science that
In 1948, while walking in the woods, Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral noticed how cockleburs stuck to his dog’s coat. The result? Velcro: a paragon of biomimicry in practice. — Andy Isaacson, National Geographic Adventure, December 2007